ESRA is a magazine in English that acts as an informative and entertaining companion and guide to life in Israel. It enriches the lives of English speakers, helping their absorption into Israeli society and
encouraging their involvement in the
community

Meira Applebaum

Meira Applebaum is a retired English teacher of gifted children. Originally from the U.S. she came to live in Israel in 1967. Since 1989 she has been a very active volunteer in ESRA and held many positions, including: Vice Chair; Executive Member; Chair of the Branch Forum; Manager of an ESRA boutique; Editor of ESRA’s Meatless Meals and Soups and Salads.

Report on the wonderful group of gifted Ethiopian childrenmore ... enjoying the ESRA Netanya program which has helped transformed these withdrawn, timid new immigrants into lively and enthusiastic Israelis.Close

Gifted Ethiopian teenagers from Netanya are learningmore ... marine biology .They are studying the science of the sea, they collect specimens and examine them in a laboratory – a completely new world for them.
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A most successful three day trip to the Dead Sea wasmore ... enjoyed by a full busload of ESRAites. The trip included a visit to the Joe Alon Bedouin Center, to the Dead Sea works, a tour of Beersheba and a wonderful day at the Dead Sea.Close

Special children deserve special treats and thus ESRAmore ... added to its program birthday celebrations for talented but disadvantaged children. They include a free ticket to a movie and a birthday party, supervised by dedicated volunteer, Dorith. Close

An interesting and comprehensive report on a visitmore ... to Iceland – a country of hidden beauty, green fields and ancient customs that whets one’s adventuring spirit to experience the surprises awaiting there.Close

Moving home is never easy and adapting to a much smallermore ... place takes time. But
Meira's amusing account of 'moving on' makes it clear that that the decision was the right one and she is thoroughly enjoying all the new experiences that go with it.Close

Adele, a former chairperson of ESRA, and Mike Rubinmore ... were excellent hosts and guides for an ESRA group who recently visited Sderot where they now live. The history of the city was explained and its highlights were visited. The many public areas were impressive, especially the huge indoor play center. A short film of a rocket attack was shown.
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A recent trip to the Ramat Hanadiv gardens plantedmore ... as a tribute to the Rothschild’s takes us through some of the special areas of the gardens and stimulates our interest in the ongoing pleasure of revisiting this interesting horticultural treasure.Close

An interesting and comprehensive report on a visitmore ... to Iceland – a country of hidden beauty, green fields and ancient customs that whets one’s adventuring spirit to experience the surprises awaiting there.Close